Day: November 10, 2014
Auckland Pride Festival have announced they are seeking applictions for a new Festival Director. They are looking for someone who has extensive experience in event management and festival programming to carry on the work of current director Julian Cook who resigned Friday and leaves the role at the end of November. The 2015 Auckland […]
Photographer Cedric Lefebvre reveals the hidden subculture of bikers through a series of intimate portraits in his new book, Bikershot, released this month. Bikershot features a series of portraits of European, American and Australian riders with their bikes and gear. The portraits play on the symbolism of bikes and brands, contrasting the image an individual […]
Auckland Pride Executive Officer Linda Heavey has told express: “It is with regret that the board has accepted the resignation of Julian Cook as he wishes to leave to pursue other interests. The board is very grateful for the work Julian has put in creating such a successful festival. His talent and creativity will be missed. […]
After a weekend filled with circulating rumours, Julian Cook has confirmed to express that he has stepped down as Festival Director of Auckland Pride. Cook told express he had no comment on why he was stepping down just three months before the 2015 Festival, but assured us, he was “absolutely,” proud of his achievements with the festival […]
We love the Al’s Deli market stall at La Cigale, a mobile part of his successful cafe on Upper Queen street. This Canadian makes his own bagels and brioche and smokes his own salmon and other cured treats. The results are divine, especially the to-die-for bread and croissant butter pudding with salted caramel sauce. Check […]
Writer Sandi Hall, longtime feminist and lesbian activist, talks with Anne Speir about her latest novel, a light-hearted magical realism tale titled Public Sex in Paekakariki. Why this title? Because sex is so public! People dancing/kissing say it, pregnant woman say it. In magazines, beautiful bodies invite thoughts of sex, and tv and film – […]